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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,414.21, 1,060,313.81 and 428,896.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,414.21, 1,060,313.81 and 428,896.77 is: 591,822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,414.21 : 1,060,313.81 = 428,896.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,414.21/1,060,313.81 = 428,896.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,414.21x = 1,060,313.81 × 428,896.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,414.21x = 454,765,166,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,765,166,150.91/768,414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,822.95

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